Ramaphosa congratulates Ndayishimiye on election, inauguration
Updated | By Nokukhanya N Mntambo
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Burundi’s Evariste Ndayishimiye on his election and inauguration as president.
Ndayishimiye was sworn in on Thursday after the sudden death of his predecessor who left him an isolated nation in political and economic turmoil.
Spokesperson in the Presidency Khusela Diko says Ndayishimiye’s time in office will hopefully be a step to mending the country’s turmoil.
“The election of President Evariste Ndayishimiye will contribute to the strengthening of peaceful and sustainable development of Burundi and progressive bilateral relations with South Africa.
“The President reaffirmed solidarity of the African Union with the people of Burundi and expressed its willingness to work with the new President to enhance cooperation between the AU and Burundi in its legitimate quest for peace, security, stability, democracy and prosperity.”
She added: “President Ramaphosa looks forward to working with President Evariste Ndayishimiye as he leads the people of Burundi to a better life.”
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Ndayishimiye was elected in May in a vote disputed by the opposition, and was meant to take office in August, however the inauguration was sped up after his predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza's shock death. In the administrative capital Gitega, tree trunks were painted white and streets had been swept, with a heavy presence of security forces around the city.
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